Man Injured In Industrial Accident

Suffolk County Police detectives are investigating an industrial accident that severely injured a Patchogue man’s legs. Seventh Precinct officers responded to a 911 call reporting that a man had become entangled in a piece of machinery at a distributor shop located in Shirley. Upon arrival, the police found the victim trapped in a large compacting baler. Officers were able to extricate the victim who had suffered severe blood loss and traumatic injuries to both legs. The victim was transported via Suffolk County Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Medical Center and was admitted in serious condition. Officers from the Seventh Precinct and Emergency Service Section in addition to the Ridge Fire Department responded to the scene. The investigation is continuing and a notification to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was made.